The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Millions facing hunger and water crisis in Somalia as world focuses on war in Middle East

IN FOCUS: Aid cuts have meant that Somalia narrowly avoided famine at the start of 2026 after a series of climate shocks. The knock-on effects of fighting in Iran and Lebanon mean there is a real risk that it may not be so lucky next time. Nick Ferris reports

The Independent UK · Apr 8

US Stock Futures Surge as Trump Announces Iran Ceasefire; Oil Prices Plummet, Gold Soars

US stock futures rise while oil prices crashed as President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, easing global investor concerns about the ongoing energy crisis.

International Business Times UK · Apr 8

JD Vance claims Britons pay too much for gas and electricity – after US started war that sent prices skyrocketing

US vice president claims middle-class Britons ‘can’t afford to transport themselves to work’

The Independent UK · Apr 8

First Thing: US and Iran agree ceasefire as Tehran says it will reopen strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump abandons threat for Iran to surrender or face destruction. Plus, why some people are ‘bad texters’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8

Business Brief (April 8): Trump Agrees to Two-Week Ceasefire With Iran

Battery giant CATL taps mining veteran, Foxconn trials foldable iPhone

Caixin Global · Apr 8

Diesel tops at 190p a litre but US-Iran ceasefire offers glimmer of hope

The average diesel price stood at 190.6p, marking a 34% increase since 28 February

The Independent UK · Apr 8

S&P Futures Soar as Oil Prices Plummet on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire, FOMC Minutes on Tap

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are trending up +2.82% this morning as oil prices fell the most in years after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, boosting investors’ appetite for risk.

Barchart · Apr 8

Donald Trump 'blinks and achieves no US aims' but claims complete victory on Iran

‘Strategically, Iran comes out stronger,’ says former UK National Security Adviser Lord Ricketts

Evening Standard · Apr 8

Iran‑US ceasefire: Did Trump’s 'Madman Theory' trick Tehran into a pause?

In a dramatic turn, President Trump declared a two-week ceasefire with Iran, averting a major escalation. Following days of intense threats and missile exchanges, the move reopened the Strait of Hormuz, calming global markets. Experts debate whether this is a strategic pause or a calculated application of the 'Madman Theory'…

The Times of India · Apr 8

Uranium, sanctions and the Strait of Hormuz: The key issues preventing the US and Iran from agreeing a peace deal

Iran and the United States are held in an impasse over several key issues, blocking serious talks to end the war. James C. Reynolds and Alex Croft report

The Independent UK · Apr 8